England have confirmed their playing XI for the first of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies. This series also marks the start of Harry Brook's captaincy era in white-ball cricket, and the hosts have taken a massively surprising decision, pushing Jamie Smith to open the innings alongside Ben Duckett. Phil Salt has been dropped from England's ODI setup after the Champions Trophy debacle and Smith has now filled the vacant spot at the top of the order. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/england-announce-playing-xi-for-first-odi-vs-west-indies-pick-new-opener-2025-05-28-992256
T20 World Cup: Leadership group including Rohit took decision to send Ishan as opener, says Vikram Rathour
Rathour on Rohit batting at 3 against NZ: Leadership group took the decision from India Today | Sports https://ift.tt/3EE0G60 via IFTTT